What a great job. And what a shame you have lost so much enjoyment. One thing I have found with children is that they don't keep asking if anything is wrong, they just accept you as you are. The downside is they are such energetic little beings that's it's hard to keep up with them at the best of times.
Sleep is a major part of being well. It's classic for those with depression and anxiety to wake several times during the night. I have found sleeping pills are not the answer. You get so tired during the day and so you fall asleep quickly. Then once your body has recuperated a little you wake again. And I bet you find it difficult to get back to sleep.
Sometime I get up and watch TV or read a book. I used to do research into my family history at 3:00 am because I could not sleep. My GP tells me all these things make you wake up more. Instead, she said stay in bed and try to read a book in your head. Tell yourself a story from a book, chapter by chapter. The idea is that you are concentrating so hard on remembering that you naturally fall asleep. If not a book, recall a film and recount the action.
I've tried it and I don't get far. I fall asleep.
Nothing stimulating before bed. No coffee or chocolate, no switching off the TV and going to bed, and especially no TV in the bedroom. Sometimes walk before bed is good, but only if your neighbourhood is safe. Good soak in the bath or long hot shower. Anything you find soothing and comfortable. Even taking teddy to bed.
I hope you have a good night's sleep.
Mary
